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  • Square Terminal among hairdressing tools and wallet

Square Terminal review: wireless POS terminal without complications

Square Terminal is an all-in-one card machine with touchscreen, receipt printer and checkout features in one device. Is it good enough for the price?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-08-24T12:01:27+01:00Updated: August 24th, 2022|Tags: Square|
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PayPal Zettle review: what are the draws and drawbacks?

The PayPal Zettle card reader can be handy for online and face-to-face merchants alike, but it's not for for everyone. What are the pros and cons?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-08-24T12:04:20+01:00Updated: August 24th, 2022|Tags: PayPal|
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  • Square Point of Sale and credit card readers

Square POS review: feature-rich Point of Sale and card readers

Square offers invaluable tools for US merchants, but does it live up to the hype? We review terminals, features and more.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-08-24T12:06:04+01:00Updated: August 24th, 2022|Tags: Square|
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SumUp review: cheap card readers, lots of value for no monthly fee

SumUp's card readers allow you to accept credit cards in person, cheaply and without fuss. Our review looks at costs, features and more.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-03T13:24:14+00:00Updated: January 3rd, 2023|Tags: SumUp US|
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  • SumUp Solo box contents

SumUp Solo review: palm-sized smart terminal for credit card payments

Palm-sized SumUp Solo is a unique credit card terminal for simple card payments, but is it worth the price and looks?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-03T13:30:34+00:00Updated: January 3rd, 2023|Tags: SumUp US|
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  • credit card reader for Android phones

5 best credit card readers for Android phones and tablets

What are the best credit card readers for Android devices? Small businesses have many options, but they have different pros and cons.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-03T13:26:37+00:00Updated: January 3rd, 2023|Tags: Clover, PayPal, Shopify, Square, SumUp US|
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  • iPhone credit card reader

6 best app-based credit card readers for iPhone

Which credit card apps for iPhone give you the most bang for the buck? We shortlist six and talk about pricing, features and more.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-03T13:26:04+00:00Updated: January 3rd, 2023|Tags: Clover, Payanywhere, PayPal, QuickBooks, Square, SumUp US|
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  • Square Reader on wooden table

Top 5 Square alternatives compared

What are the card reader alternatives to Square for EMV, swipe or contactless credit cards through an app?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-02-10T14:00:30+00:00Updated: February 10th, 2023|Tags: Clover, Payanywhere, PayPal, QuickBooks, Square, SumUp US|
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  • SumUp and Square credit card readers

Square vs SumUp: which is best for your business?

Square has dominated the US market, but newer credit card readers by SumUp do a decent job too. How do their fees and features stack up?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-03T13:27:41+00:00Updated: January 3rd, 2023|Tags: Square, SumUp US|
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  • PayPal vs SumUp comparison

PayPal Zettle vs. SumUp: which is better for card readers and online payments?

Who offers the best-value card reader: PayPal or SumUp? One is cheaper for face-to-face, but online integrations can be a deal-breaker.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-06-20T15:58:18+01:00Updated: June 20th, 2022|Tags: PayPal, SumUp US|
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  • GoPayment vs Square

QuickBooks Payments vs. Square: which card reader and platform is best?

Is Square or QuickBooks Payments best for a small business? We compare payment platforms, card readers and charges to see which package is the best deal.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-11-01T20:54:09+00:00Updated: November 1st, 2021|Tags: QuickBooks, Square|
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  • Square vs PayPal card reader

Square vs. PayPal Zettle: first-rate card readers, notable differences

Which is better: PayPal card reader vs Square? Fees and features might lure you to one side after reading our comparison.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-22T16:09:03+01:00Updated: October 22nd, 2021|Tags: PayPal, Square|
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  • QuickBooks GoPayment review

QuickBooks GoPayment review: card reader and app with merchant account

Intuit's GoPayment is a card reader-and-app solution integrated with your online QuickBooks tools. Are fees too high considering the limiting app?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-14T10:11:42+00:00Updated: March 14th, 2023|Tags: QuickBooks|
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  • SumUp Pro review

SumUp Pro review: simple, standalone card reader at a low price

SumUp Pro is a pocket-sized credit card reader for small businesses. How does it work and what are the costs? We tested the terminal.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-05-13T09:37:48+01:00Updated: May 13th, 2022|Tags: SumUp US|
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  • Clover vs Square

Clover vs. Square: flexible, user-friendly but very different arrangements

Which is better for a small business: Square or Clover POS? Compare systems, hardware, software and the flexibility of each platform.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-11-01T10:39:26+00:00Updated: November 1st, 2021|Tags: Clover, Square|
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  • Payanywhere review

Payanywhere review: good value for small businesses, but with flaws

Payanywhere offers pay-as-you-go card readers, POS tools and online payments - but customer service and fees are not as clear-cut.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-14T10:07:53+00:00Updated: March 14th, 2023|Tags: Payanywhere|
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  • Square vs Stripe Terminal

Square vs. Stripe Terminal: for entirely different businesses

Is Square better than Stripe Terminal? That depends on what kinds of payments your business takes. We compare card terminals, fees & key differentiators.

By Emily Sorensen|2020-11-12T11:53:25+00:00Updated: November 12th, 2020|Tags: Square|
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  • Stripe Terminal US review

Stripe Terminal review: in-person payments for online businesses

What is Stripe Terminal? It extends your online Stripe payments to the point of sale. Choose between two card readers and customize your checkout.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-14T10:09:59+00:00Updated: March 14th, 2023|
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  • Clover Go review

Clover Go review: simple app and card reader, but mixed experiences

What makes Clover Go complicated? Is it worth the merchant account and monthly costs? Let's find out.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-14T08:55:58+01:00Updated: October 14th, 2021|Tags: Clover|
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  • Amazon Local Register swipe card payment via tablet

Amazon Local Register review – low rates, early adopter problems

Update: Amazon Register was discontinued in February 2016, so this review is no longer updated and the information will be out of date. For current card readers in the US, read about Square and the alternatives. Our rating Amazon's POS [...]

By Anne Taylor|2018-10-04T17:17:04+01:00Updated: October 4th, 2018|
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